Territory Information
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District of Columbia
"a federal district territory" quarter to be struck
by
the mint on
January 12, 2009 |
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| The quarter's territory face depicts Duke Ellington at
the grand piano along with the motto of the District, "Justice for All."
Ellington, one of America's jazz greats was born in the District. He was a great jazz
composer and arranger and was noted for great tunes like "Take the A-Train",
"Satin Doll", "Perdido", and "Sophisticated Lady." His
grandson now conducts the Duke Ellington Legacy Band. |
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Territory
Date: |
July 1790 |
Bits of History
Update:
This is the first quarter in the territory coin collection which
follows the 50 state quarters program. The history question is: How many memorials to our
great country are in Washington D.C. at the National Mall? Can you name them?
The Jefferson Memorial. Beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring. Click here and learn about the
District of Columbia. |
| Order: |
1st & only
district |
| Capital:
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Of the United States |
| Largest
City: |
Washington,
DC |
| Nickname: |
Capitol City or D.C. |
| Territory
Bird: |
Wood Thrush |
| Territory
Flower: |
American
Beauty Rose |
| Territory
Tree: |
Scarlet
Oak |
| Territory
Motto: |
"Justitia
Omnibus" (Justice for all) |
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Territory Name Origin:
Named in 1791 for Christopher Columbus of Spain who discovered America in 1492.
Fun Territory Facts:
The District of Columbia has a population of 609,909. Its land area is 61 square miles and
the highest point is Tenlettown at 410 feet above sea level. Orginally the Federal
District was
a 100 square mile diamond with the top point due north. In 1847 the Potomac River became
the
western most boundry. It did not become our capital until December 1, 1800. President John
Adams was the first resident of the White House. Washington, D.C. should be visited by
every
American at least once. The history is awesome.The Smithsonian
Institute is a treasure trove
of our country's history. Take the trolley around town to see all of the sites at your
leisure.
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